On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe joins Eric Cain of Locked On Vols to discuss life in the SEC East. Could the Wildcats topple the Georgia Bulldogs? Lance and Eric go back and forth on where Tennessee and Kentucky will fall in the division before they both realize that the Wildcats are winning it all. College Football Playoff Executive Director Bill Hancock joined the show to talk about playoff expansion, his personal opinions on what model should be used, "SEC fatigue," and why the selection committee has finally found its method. Locked On Kentucky is LIVE all week at the 2022 SEC Media Days hosted by the College Football Hall of Fame! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free atLinkedin.com/lockedoncollegeTerms and conditions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go tobuiltbar.comand use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.nethas you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before.BetOnline– Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses Lane Kiffin's remarks at SEC Media Days about looking forward to playing Kentucky football. Lance also sits down with Zac Blackerby of the Locked On Auburn podcast to discuss what happened during day one of media days with Lane Kiffin, Brian Kelly of LSU, and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey. Five-star Justin Edwards is announcing his commitment July 25th. He's choosing between Kentucky and Tennessee. Is John Calipari building a superclass? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free atLinkedin.com/lockedoncollegeTerms and conditions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go tobuiltbar.comand use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.nethas you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before.BetOnline– Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe takes a look at one of the bigger rumors on the basketball recruiting trail surrounding DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw. It's been rumored that Bradshaw and Wagner want to play on different college teams, and if Kentucky wants their commitments, they will have to choose between the two. Lance dives into DJ Wagner's numbers and analysis and explains why he may be Kentucky's choice if the rumors are true. There are backup options if Bradshaw flakes. Kentucky's offense may finally become more modernized. Oscar Tshiebwe says he's going to take threes this season, and he's working on his outside shot. Lance explains that even though Tshiebwe is best served underneath the basket, the Wildcats will utilize his shooting well, easing him into sets in the non-conference slate. Speaking of the non-con schedule, eight teams have been added. Lance goes through the list and talks about the bigger matchups. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free atLinkedin.com/lockedoncollegeTerms and conditions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go tobuiltbar.comand use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.nethas you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before.BetOnline– Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses Kentucky basketball's latest practice development: Center Oscar Tshiebwe shooting threes. In a recent interview, Tshiebwe said he will shoot threes this upcoming season and will continue to improve his handling and his outside shot. Coach John Calipari strongly approves. Lance explains why this is huge not just for the Wildcats but for Tshiebwe's NBA Draft stock. Five-star wing Justin Edwards has set his commitment date for July 25th, and Kentucky is in the running. The Wildcats have a need at small forward and Edwards would be a huge addition to a class that is developing some serious momentum. Aaron Bradshaw, a five-star center that is a massive Kentucky prospect, has pushed back his commitment date. Lance explains why Bradshaw may be stepping back and why DJ Wagner's recruitment could be involved. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free atLinkedin.com/lockedoncollegeTerms and conditions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go tobuiltbar.comand use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.nethas you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before.BetOnline– Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe is joined by Sports Illustrated's director of basketball recruiting Jason Jordan. The guys discuss five-star center Aaron Bradshaw, a huge Kentucky prospect who is expected to announce his commitment before Peach Jam. Will Bradshaw become a Wildcat? What value does he bring to the table? Jason also breaks down Mookie Cook's reopened commitment. After choosing Oregon over Kentucky in March, Cook has decommitted from the Ducks - Kentucky and the G League look like his top options. Finally, Lance asks Jason about Kentucky's approach to recruiting and whether or not the Wildcats have the right strategy when it comes to focusing on the NBA aspect of the program. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster.Post your job for freeatLinkedin.com/lockedoncollegeTerms and conditions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go tobuiltbar.comand use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.nethas you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before.BetOnline– Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe takes a look at the current state of UK basketball. It's nowhere near as bad as some people might think. The Wildcats sustained a thee-year stretch without any postseason success due to cancellation, a historic down year, and an upset. Lance explains why Kentucky fans need to leave those seasons in the past and focus on the present. This year's roster is promising. Oscar Tshiebwe is back, and his supporting cast looks very solid. There are several guys who are on the verge of breakout years, and a handful of players that are capable of filling their role, being the cog in the machine that should challenge the SEC for the top spot this season. Looking ahead to the future, Kentucky is doing very well on the recruiting trail. They've already landed two five-star guards in Robert Dillingham and Reed Sheppard for 2023, and they're warm with guys like Aaron Bradshaw and DJ Wagner. The Wildcats are doing what they can to set up the future years well. The SEC basketball home and away games have been announced. Lance breaks down Kentuckys opponents and explains why he believes the Wildcats should have a pretty good go both at home and on the road. 15-3 or 14-4 is definitely on the table. Finally, Kentucky football brought in two new additions to their backfield. Former four-star linebacker/running back Dee Beckwith is a monster of a human being that should get serious touches early in the season if Chris Rodriguez is suspended. Sam Houston State transfer Ramon Jefferson ran for over a thousand yards with SHSU last season, earning FCS All-American honors. This backfield is crazy deep. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go tobuiltbar.comand use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.nethas you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before.BetOnline– Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
TyTy Washington went way too low. On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe breaks down Kentucky's two NBA draft selections in TyTy Washington and Shaedon Sharpe. Washington was selected 29th overall to the Houston Rockets. It's a solid pick for the Rockets, but TyTy's stock significantly dropped by at least a dozen picks because of concern over his mid-season injury with Kentucky. Lance explains what Washington's upside is in the NBA Shaedon Sharpe (the state of Kentucky's favorite player) went seventh overall to the Portland Trail Blazers. Lance touches on Sharpe's potential but goes in depth on what this pick means for Portland in both the short and long term. Five-star point guard Robert Dillingham commits today. Lance breaks down Dillingham's game and what he could provide to the Kentucky Wildcats if he were to commit. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go tobuiltbar.comand use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.nethas you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before.BetOnline– Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe projects where former Kentucky Wildcats Shaedon Sharpe and Tyty Washington will go in the 2022 NBA Draft. Sharpe would be a great fit for a variety of teams, but is a dangerous pick because of the little amount of evaluation he has received. Someone within the top seven should take a chance on him because of his raw talent. Washington is also a bit of a question mark because of his injuries, but if he remains healthy he should be a versatile pickup for a team mid-to-late first round. Five-star Robert Dillingham is announcing his commitment tomorrow. Lance predicts who will land him, as well as wha he could do for Kentucky's backcourt next season. Finally, Lance asks the poll to engage in a Locked On Power Poll regarding Kentucky's 2023 NBA talent. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go tobuiltbar.comand use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.nethas you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before.BetOnline– Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe discusses Kentucky basketball's ceiling for the 2022-23 season and explains why he believes transfer guard Antonio Reeves could be the player that helps the Wildcats break through that ceiling. Having a lengthy guard that can create offense while opening up shots for his teammates is deadly. If John Calipari and Oscar Tshiebwe want to make a run at a national title like they've said this offseason, they'll need one more piece like Reeves to step up and make plays. NBA Draft Odds were released by BetOnline, and Shaedon Sharpe and Tyty Washington are sitting a little too low. BetOnline also released over/under win totals for college football, and Kentucky's win total is... questionable. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go tobuiltbar.comand use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.nethas you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before.BetOnline– Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe breaks down some of the notes that have been released on a Kentucky basketball practice. The Wildcats early starting lineup consists of Sahvir Wheeler, CJ Fredrick, Chris Livingston, Jacob Toppin, and Oscar Tshiebwe. Lance talks about what was seen at practice, and explains his excitement over Kentucky using four-out and five-out offense. Space and pace will be important for the Wildcats this upcoming season. The SEC/Big 12 Challenge has been set. Kentucky will face Kansas in Rupp Arena on January 28th. Is the lack of rotational opponents for UK boring? How will the Wildcats look in this game? Lance explains why his early prediction is a dub against the defending National Champions. Freshman point guard Adou Thiero should receive some small amount of playing time this season. What do you think? Lance asks you to go vote on a poll he released discussing Thiero's minutes. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go tobuiltbar.comand use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.nethas you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before.BetOnline– Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices